FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 7, 2025 Closing MSHA offices could be a recipe for disaster [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the recent posting by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) listing the closure of offices of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 13, 2025 UMWA statement on WV State of the State [CHARLESTON, W. Va.] Commenting on the State of the State address delivered by Gov. Patrick Morrisey last night, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “We welcome the Governor’s goal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2025 UMWA mourns those lost in DC airline disaster [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the January 29 airline disaster that caused the loss of 67 lives near Reagan National Airport, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “The hearts and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 30, 2024 UMWA mourns passing of President Jimmy Carter [TRIANGLE, VA.] Commenting on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil Roberts issued the following statement today: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter yesterday. While […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 16, 2024 UMWA applauds Black Lung Self-Insurance rule [TRIANGLE, VA] Commenting on a final rule issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration requiring adequate security bonds to be posted by coal operators to cover their Black Lung benefit liabilities, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President […]